Saint John School EAGLE EYE 

Message From the Principal            March 22, 2023

(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)

 

  • 2023/2024 Re-registration and Tuition Schedule are now available online (seelink).  Re-Registrations forms  for the 2023/24 school year are due now. Please send your re-registration form and $100 fee per student in to the office a.s.a.p.
  • Parish Affiliation forms went home last Tuesday with students who are currently receiving a parish subsidy.  Additional forms can also be found on the website under the Quick Link for "Register for the 2023/24 School Year."  These forms are due to the office by April 3.
  • Scholarship Opportunity for Students Registered for the 2023-2024 School Year (seelink)
  • Our School will host another open house on  Wednesday, May 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm
  • Walk Around Wednesdays are back starting Wednesday March 29th with tours starting from 9:30-11am and 1:00-2:30pm. If you know anyone who is interested in visiting our school please have them register by calling the office. 

  • Saint John students and teachers pray the Stations of the Cross in Lent at Saint John Church.  Join us each Friday, at 9:00AM for this beautiful Lenten Catholic tradition!

  • Did you know that St. John students visit Jesus in the Holy Eucharist each week? Join us on Thursday mornings at St. John Church for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration begins right after the 7:15 Mass until 9AM.

  • There will be no school on Monday, March 27th due to a Diocesan teacher professional development day.

  • We are now accepting donations for the 2023 soaring with the Eagles gala! Examples of this would be: gift cards, sports outing tickets, donations of items or services (photography, art classes, spa treatments, attorney services etc). Donations can be brought into the office attention sarah Kelly 2023 gala.
  • The classes have been busy coming up with some great themes for class  baskets so thank you to the teachers and liaisons for all that work!!
  • We are in need of more Primo refill water jugs. Please contact the office for more information.

 Pray With Mother   

 

 

Home School Association 

 

Supportive Links:

 

HSA General Information <HSA>

HSA Class Liaisons: < Liaisons>

HSA E-mail:   StJohnHSA1@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message From the Principal            March 15th, 2023

(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)

 

  • 2023/2024 Re-registration and Tuition Schedule are now available online (seelink).  Re-Registrations forms  for the 2023/24 school year are due now. Please send your re-registration form and $100 fee per student in to the office a.s.a.p.
  • Parish Affiliation forms went home last Tuesday with students who are currently receiving a parish subsidy.  Additional forms can also be found on the website under the Quick Link for "Register for the 2023/24 School Year."  These forms are due to the office by April 3.
  • Scholarship Opportunity for Students Registered for the 2023-2024 School Year (seelink)
  • OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22! Bring a friend for a tour. If you refer one new student from Kindergarten to 8th Grade to St. John School and they enroll for the year, you will receive a $250 tuition reduction AND the new student will receive a $250 tuition reduction. The tuition reductions are per student (not per family) and there is no limit to the number of students referred! See the link for more information (seelink)  Referral forms can be found here (seelink)
  • Open House Flyers are available to download here (seelink). Feel free to share with your friends, neighbors and businesses.

  • Saint John students and teachers pray the Stations of the Cross in Lent at Saint John Church.  Join us each Friday, at 9:00AM for this beautiful Lenten Catholic tradition.

  • St Patrick's Day dress down day to benefit Luigis' restaurant! Friday March 17th to $5 per student. 

  • There will be no school on Monday, March 27th.

 

  • We are in need of more Primo refill water jugs. Please contact the office for more information.
  • The Essex Winter Series will perform for our students tomorrow at 1:45pm. We are grateful for the opportunity of our students being exposed to classical music through live performances by young professional musicians!

 Pray With Mother   

 

 

Home School Association 

 

Supportive Links:

 

HSA General Information <HSA>

HSA Class Liaisons: < Liaisons>

HSA E-mail:   StJohnHSA1@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message From the Principal            March 8th, 2023

(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)

 

  • 2023/2024 Re-registration and Tuition Schedule are now available online (seelink).  Re-Registrations forms  for the 2023/24 school year are due now. Please send your re-registration form and $100 fee per student in to the office a.s.a.p.
  • Parish Affiliation forms went home Tuesday with students who are currently receiving a Parish Subsidy.  Additional forms can also be found on the website under the Quick Link for "Register for the 2023/24 School Year."  These forms are due to the office by April 3.
  • Scholarship Opportunity for Students Registered for the 2023-2024 School Year (seelink)
  • The New Student Referral Program for the upcoming year is now available (seelink)
  • Report cards issued this Friday, March 10.

  • Our Art teacher has resigned. We are actively looking for a new teacher. Art classes continue with staff members.

  • St Patrick's Day dress down day to benefit Luigis' restaurant! Friday March 17th to $5 per student. 

  • There will be no school on Monday, March 27th.
  • Save the Date: Soaring with the Eagles Gala (April  29th, 2023) 

The soaring with the eagles Gala is one of our largest fundraisers of the year. Previous years we have brought in $22,000 dollars for our school which goes toward classroom upgrades, tuition assistance, and more.

      This adult-only event is held at the Westbrook Elks and includes silent and live auctions, games, dinner, a cash bar, and more! Mark your calendars now- tickets will be on sale soon!

     We need your help!! It's sponsorship season! Please help us secure sponsorships for the gala by spreading the word to your frequented businesses, local businesses or if you own your own business! Thanks to the Hessert family, Arnold family, Pasta Vita, and Lulaj family for their generous sponsorships.  Who will secure our next big sponsorship?  We need your help! Please use the sponsorship form (seelink) and spread the word. Securing sponsorships will count toward volunteer hours.  Use the attached form (see attached) and contact sponsorship coordinator Carissa Hessert wchessert@gmail.com or Lynn Calderoni gala co-chair at lynie1837@gmail.com    Contact stjohnhsa1@gmail.com- Sarah Kelly, Gala co-chair, with any other questions.

  • Drama Club is in need of artists to help with painting their sets for Beauty & the Beast. They are also in need of extra help with set construction.   Helping us will count towards your volunteer hours! If you are interested please contact Sister Gabriela  drama@saintjohnschoolos.org.   
  • Congratulations to our basketball team! (seelink)
  • Middle school students are now certified in CPR. (seelink)

 Pray With Mother   

 

 

Home School Association 

 

Supportive Links:

 

HSA General Information <HSA>

HSA Class Liaisons: < Liaisons>

HSA E-mail:   StJohnHSA1@gmail.com

 

 

 

Message From the Principal            March 1st , 2023

(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)

 

2023/2024 Re-registration and Tuition Schedule are now available online (seelink).  Early Re-Registrations Forms and fees ($75 per student) are due to the office by this Friday, February 24.  After this date, the fee for re-registration for the 2023-24 school year will be $100 per student.  Please call the office if you have any questions. 

  • Scholarship Opportunity for Students Registered for the 2023-2024 School Year (seelink)
  • The New Student Referral Program for the upcoming year is now available (seelink)
  • FACTS application process (seelink)
  • CODING AND CHESS STARTING MARCH 6 & 8  (seelink)
  • Two of our Diocesan seminarians, will be visiting Saint John School! The children have been praying for them and they want to thank our students and teachers for their spiritual support. They will join us on Tuesday, March 7th for morning prayer and then will visit individual classes to answer questions and share their vocation stories.
  • First Friday Mass 9:15 AM.  Readings will be presented by Grade 3. All are invited. Stations of the Cross to follow.
  • Save the Date: Soaring with the Eagles Gala (April  29th, 2023) 

The soaring with the eagles Gala is one of our largest fundraisers of the year. Previous years we have brought in $22,000 dollars for our school which goes toward classroom upgrades, tuition assistance, and more.

      This adult-only event is held at the Westbrook Elks and includes silent and live auctions, games, dinner, a cash bar, and more! Mark your calendars now- tickets will be on sale soon!

     We need your help!! It's sponsorship season! Please help us secure sponsorships for the gala by spreading the word to your frequented businesses, local businesses or if you own your own business! Thanks to the Hessert family, Arnold family, Pasta Vita, and Lulaj family for their generous sponsorships.  Who will secure our next big sponsorship?  We need your help! Please use the sponsorship form (seelink) and spread the word. Securing sponsorships will count toward volunteer hours.  Use the attached form (see attached) and contact sponsorship coordinator Carissa Hessert wchessert@gmail.com or Lynn Calderoni gala co-chair at lynie1837@gmail.com    Contact stjohnhsa1@gmail.com- Sarah Kelly, Gala co-chair, with any other questions.

  • Grades Close Friday, March 3rd.  Report cards issued, Friday March 10th.
  • Drama Club is in need of artists to help with painting their sets for Beauty & the Beast. They are also in need of extra help with set construction.   Helping us will count towards your volunteer hours. If you are interested please contact Sister Gabriela  drama@saintjohnschoolos.org.   

 Pray With Mother   

 

 

Home School Association 

 

Supportive Links:

 

HSA General Information <HSA>

HSA Class Liaisons: < Liaisons>

HSA E-mail:   StJohnHSA1@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

Message From the Principal            February 22, 2023

(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)

 

  • 2023/2024 Re-registration and Tuition Schedule are now available online (seelink).  Early Re-Registrations Forms and fees ($75 per student) are due to the office by this Friday, February 24.  After this date, the fee for re-registration for the 2023-24 school year will be $100 per student.  Please call the office if you have any questions. 
  • The New Student Referral Program for the upcoming year is now available (seelink)
  • Scholarship Opportunity for Students Registered for the 2023-2024 School Year (seelink)
  • FACTS application process (seelink)
  • New After School Activities February 27-April 3rd (seelink)
  • Save the Date: Soaring with the Eagles Gala (April  29th, 2023) 

The soaring with the eagles Gala is one of our largest fundraisers of the year. Previous years we have brought in $22,000 dollars for our school which goes toward classroom upgrades, tuition assistance, and more.

      This adult-only event is held at the Westbrook Elks and includes silent and live auctions, games, dinner, a cash bar, and more! Mark your calendars now- tickets will be on sale soon!

     We need your help!! It's sponsorship season! Please help us secure sponsorships for the gala by spreading the word to your frequented businesses, local businesses or if you own your own business! Thanks to the Hessert family, Arnold family, Pasta Vita, and Lulaj family for their generous sponsorships.  Who will secure our next big sponsorship?  We need your help! Please use the sponsorship form (seelink) and spread the word. Securing sponsorships will count toward volunteer hours.  Use the attached form (see attached) and contact sponsorship coordinator Carissa Hessert wchessert@gmail.com or Lynn Calderoni gala co-chair at lynie1837@gmail.com    Contact stjohnhsa1@gmail.com- Sarah Kelly, Gala co-chair, with any other questions.

  • Message From Nurse Kerry (seelink)              

 Pray With Mother   

 

 

Message From the Principal            February 15, 2023

(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)

 

  •   Mother Elaine, faculty, staff and students welcome  Mr Pearson back to Saint John school.  We all missed you! (seelink)
  •   Vice Principal Roles (seelink)
  • Save the Date: Soaring with the Eagles- Gala will be on April 29th, 2023 honoring Father Greg Brozonowicz!    

The soaring with the eagles Gala is one of our largest fundraisers of the year. Previous years we have brought in $22,000 dollars for our school which goes toward classroom upgrades, tuition assistance, and more.

      This adult-only event is held at the Westbrook Elks and includes silent and live auctions, games, dinner, a cash bar, and more! Mark your calendars now- tickets will be on sale soon!

     We need your help!! It's sponsorship season! Please help us secure sponsorships for the gala by spreading the word to your frequented businesses, local businesses or if you own your own business! Thanks to the Hessert family, Arnold family, Pasta Vita, and Lulaj family for their generous sponsorships.  Who will secure our next big sponsorship?  We need your help! Please use the sponsorship form (seelink) and spread the word. Securing sponsorships will count toward volunteer hours.  Use the attached form (see attached) and contact sponsorship coordinator Carissa Hessert wchessert@gmail.com or Lynn Calderoni gala co-chair at lynie1837@gmail.com 

Contact stjohnhsa1@gmail.com- Sarah Kelly, Gala co-chair, with any other questions.

  • 2023/2024 Re-registration and Tuition Schedule are now available online (seelink)                                                                                               
  • The New Student Referral Program for the upcoming year is now available (seelink)
  • FACTS application process (seelink)

                                            Pray With Mother   

 

Home School Association 

 

Supportive Links:

 

HSA General Information <HSA>

HSA Class Liaisons: < Liaisons>

HSA E-mail:   StJohnHSA1@gmail.com

 

 

 

Message From the Principal            February 8, 2023

(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)

 

  • 2023/2024 Re-registration and Tuition Schedule are now available online (seelink)
  • FACTS application process (seelink)                                                                                               
  • The New Student Referral Program for the upcoming year is now available (seelink)
  • Middle school parent meeting- Thursday, February 9th, 6pm

 

Home School Association News

 

Supportive Links:

 

HSA General Information <HSA>

HSA Class Liaisons: < Liaisons>

HSA E-mail:   StJohnHSA1@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Message From the Principal            February 1st, 2023

(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)

  • 2023/2024 Re-registration and Tuition Schedule are now available online (seelink)
  • FACTS application process (seelink)                                                                                                  
  • The New Student Referral Program for the upcoming year is now available (seelink)
  • Morning Care Position Available- Hours are from 7:00-8:45AM. If you are interested please contact the school office.

Summary of HSA Meeting

1. Board Introduction
    a. Board assembled 4 months ago
    b. Objective of Board is to help promote and sustain the school
2. First meeting was discussion on strategic plan.The focus of strategic plan is to increase enrollment and deliver education within a Catholic Christian environment.
3. Strategic plan has 4 components of focus which are:
    a. School operations,
    b. Leadership and administration,
    c. Marketing d. Stakeholder Management
4. A Middle School Taskforce was created to address concerns within Middle School. Several accomplishments have been made with Taskforce:
    a. Changes made in Administration Suite - added resources to support workload
    b. Updated/created new policies and Procedures in faculty goal setting and           
    performance evaluations
    c. Considering establishment of math and reading enrichment classes
    d. Homework club
    e. MAPP tests being finalized with expected reporting by mid-February
5.Financial Updates
    a. Financially stable
    b. No tuition increase
6. Fundraising Updates
    a. Raffle made $147,000 for the school thank you!
    b. Gala – SAVE THE DATE April 29th 6pm- co-chairs Lynn Calderoni/Sarah Kelly
    i. We need your help soliciting SPONSORSHIPS!! EAGLE EYE Contact Carissa 
    Hessert for more information on sponsorships/donations
    b. 8th grade with “Small world Gift Shop” was a hit, coming next year same time
    c. Very successful open house- thank you to all the volunteers!
    d. Thank you for feedback on communication-
     i. Eagle Eye newsletter is now the main repository of the weekly information so that
    communication comes to you regularly and is located on website
    f. Stay tuned through EAGLE EYE regarding next in person HSA meeting beginning
    of April
7.Wellness Speaker Presentation
   a. Thank you to Stephanie Belanger, APRN who gave a wonderful wellness overview
   for parents and guardians!
8. Upon completion of Meeting, several parents remained to talk with Mother and Board members.
   a. Several families were not aware of Taskforce changes and were not receiving the
   weekly issue of Eagle Eye Newsletter.
   b. A follow-up meeting with Middle School parents, board members and     
   administration. Meeting date is February 9th at 6 PM in school library 

 

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